Optum ยท 22 hours ago
Sr. Technical Project Manager - Eastern Time Zone Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The role involves leading the planning, execution, and closure of security projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives while fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and closure of security projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives
Act as the primary point of contact for clients-providing updates, gathering requirements, and presenting project plans and status reports
Coordinate and manage cross-functional project teams, including internal technical staff and external contractors
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, budgets, and risk assessments
Implement and oversee security frameworks such as NIST, STIGs, RMF, and FedRAMP, HITRUST CSF, SOC2, ISO within project scopes
Use project management tools to monitor performance, track milestones, and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
Stay current with developments in IT security and integrate best practices and tools (e.g., Nessus) into project workflows
Qualification
Required
1 or more of the following Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security
5+ years of Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) experience
5+ years of experience in at least one or more of the following IT Security Frameworks: NIST, STIGs, RMF, FedRAMP, HITRUST CSF, SOC2, ISO
Experience with Risk Management & Mitigation
Experience with Client Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Experience with at least two or more of the following Project Management Software platforms: Visio, Office Apps, JIRA, MS Project, Trello
Experience with Documentation & Reporting
Must be willing/able to work Eastern Time Zone business hours regardless of remote base location
Preferred
Experience with Vulnerability Assessment Tools (e.g., Nessus)
Experience with Team Leadership & Collaboration
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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